Manchester music icon Peter Hook is taking on the Great Manchester Run on Sunday 18th May for an incredible 14th time for leading cancer centre The Christie.
‘Hooky’ took on his first run in 2006 and has continued over the years raising money for The Christie Charity which supports the work of The Christie hospital.
Best known as the bassist and co-founder of two of Manchester’s biggest bands, namely Joy Division and New Order, Peter’s relationship with The Christie and its Charity started when he lived in Withington for many years and saw patients going into the hospital for treatment.
And things became very personal when two good friends as well as family members were treated there – his former manager Tony Wilson, musician Dave Dee and his aunt and father-in-law.
He says: “I used to visit and saw firsthand the great work The Christie does. The treatment they received helped them and their friends and families a lot and so I wanted to do my bit.
“I love running as it clears my head and I can’t think of a better cause to run in support of. The feeling of hope and solidarity on the day is fantastic and the sense of achievement when you finish is second to none. I’m extremely proud to be representing The Christie Charity and supporting the wonderful work it does.”
